Do you want a Ford Maverick compact truck but don’t know which trim to get? Let’s look at their similarities and differences to help you decide between the XL and XLT.
Key Takeaways
- Different standard colors between the XL and XLT
- Same drivetrain
- Same fuel economy
- Enhanced utility on the XLT
What is the difference between the Ford Maverick XL and XLT?
The biggest difference for the two is price. And some of the features offered. The XL is the base trim, while the XLT is a trim up.
The XL starts at $23,815 and features a Black Onyx and Medium Slate cloth interior, 17-inch steel wheels with sparkle silver painted covers, black mesh grille with black surround, and 6 bed tie downs.
The XLT starts at $26,315 and features a Navy Pier and Medium Slate cloth interior, 17-inch carbonized gray painted aluminum wheels, a gray grill bar, wiper activated LED headlamps, and 10 bed tie downs.
Both trims are very similar, mainly differing when it comes to cosmetics, such as the color of the interior, or the color of the grille bar. But there is a utility upgrade when it comes to the XLT, the XLT gains four more tie down points for the bed, making for a more secure tie.
How many miles per gallon does a 2024 Ford Maverick XL get? How many miles per gallon does a 2024 Ford Maverick XLT get?
The XL gets a combined 26 MPG. Similarly, the XLT gets a combined 26 MPG.
Both the XL and XLT share the same engine, so their performance will be the same.
The 2.0L EcoBoost engine gets a combined rating of 26 MPG, which breaks down to 23 city miles, and 30 highway miles. Sharing the same 16.5-gallon gas tank the XL and XLT can go up to 495 miles on the highway and 379.5 miles in the city on one tank of gas.
The 2.0L EcoBoost engine can produce 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque, capable of towing 4,000 pounds at max capacity.
Both trims also have access to a 2.5-liter FHEV hybrid engine which is capable of getting a combined 37 MPG which breaks down to 42 city miles and 33 highway miles. You would need to pay for this upgrade on the 2024 Maverick.
2024 Ford Maverick options
While it’s not standard, the XLT offers more options over the XL, such as different colors for the aluminum wheels. You can choose between Ebony painted wheels as part of the FX4 off-road package, machine faced carbonized gray painted, machined-faced tarnished dark painted and aluminum with orange painted pockets. Or you can even upgrade sizes to 18-inch machined-faced ebony aluminum wheels as part of the Black package.
For the interior the XLT offers a larger option for the instrument cluster. You’re able to upgrade to a 6.5-inch instrument cluster screen over the 4.2-inch that the XL has. If you want powered seats over manual seats, the XLT has you covered, the XLT gives you the option to upgrade to a powered eight-way adjustable driver seat.
For the exterior the XLT offers exposed front tow hooks if you want a more rugged look with extra utility, protective film for both the hood and fender to keep them in the best shape possible. Black head and tail lamps, and heated glass mirrors are offered, so you won’t have to wait as long for your mirrors to defrost on cold mornings.
Lastly, the XLT has more packages, the XLT luxury package, FX4 Off-Road package, Tremor Package, and Black Package, all of them adding unique upgrades to the wheels, either cosmetically, or in size.
Summary
It’s clear that either of these trims could be the truck for you. If you want to get behind the wheel of a 2024 Ford Maverick, stop by Banner Ford of Monroe today and schedule your test drive.